The travel friendly Monarch is the only pant you'll need for a through hike with climbing opportunities. Abrasion resistant and water resistant Stretch Zion fabric provides amazing durability that shrugs off rain showers and rock scrapes and tackles new adventures with abandon. The convertible pants zip off to knickers when you emerge from the undergrowth and into a bouldering field.

A friend had several pairs of these pants for hiking/backpacking/outdoor activities, and we have similar shapes (athletic, yet have hips and a butt), so I thought I'd give a try. These, hands-down, are the ONLY hiking pants that are flattering (other hiking pants are not flattering on me), protective, comfortable and lightweight. They have some stretch, which is essential for mobility with a pack on, and have a nice inner drawstring to keep on the hips. Rise is perfect and feels great under a pack. I will buy more! I'm 5'6, 130lbs and a 4 short (I have shorter legs) fits perfectly.